On Religious Tolerance
While on his deathbed, Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah bless him, dictated a long Will consisting of instructions for the next Khalifah (Muslim President). Here is the last sentence of that historic document: "I instruct you on behalf of the people who have been given protection in ... Continue Reading
The Mathematical Sciences And Physics
The Muslim mind has always been attracted to the mathematical sciences in accordance with the "abstract" character of the doctrine of Oneness which lies at the heart of Islam. The mathematical sciences have traditionally included astronomy, mathematics itself and much of what is ... Continue Reading
Human Rights in Islam
Since God is the absolute and the sole master of men and the universe, He is the sovereign Lord, the sustainer and Nourisher, the Merciful, Whose mercy enshrines all beings; and since He has given each man human dignity and honour, and breathed into him of His own spirit, it follows that, ... Continue Reading
7 tips for improving your relationship with the Qur'an
Are you one of those people who rarely touches the Qur'an? Or do you read daily, but don't find it is having the impact on you that it should? Whatever the case may be, these are some simple tips that can help you connect with the Qur'an. 1. Before you touch it, check your heart. The key to ... Continue Reading
Status of Eid prayer in Islam
The Eid Prayer is wajib (obligatory) according to the majority of scholars. The Prophet (peace be upon him) performed it consistently and commanded all the people to go out for it.
He (peace be upon him) even specifically commanded all of the women to attend; Umm ...
Why do Muslims fast?
Q: I live in England, and I often
get asked by many non-muslims, why do muslims fast? I know that I
should know this answer, but I do not know what to say exactly.
What should I give as an answer?.
A:
Praise be to Allaah.
Firstly:
We Muslims fast the month of Ramadaan because Allaah has ...
Angels
Q: Could you give us some information about
the angels?
A: Praise be to Allaah.
Allaah created the angels from light. The Prophet (peace and
blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: «The angels were created from light, the
jinn were created from smokeless fire, and Adam was created from
that ...
Ten ways to receive Ramadan
Ten ways to receive Ramadan
and ten incentives to make use of it
In the name of Allah,
the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
We praise Allah, Lord of the
Realms and peace be upon the most noble of Prophets' and
Messengers, our master Muhammad and upon all His family and
companions.
This ...
Hani Helmi
Fasting the Day of Arafah
Sheikh Hany Hilmy
Wednesday, 03 December 2008
Fasting the Day of Arafah expiates two years worth of wrong deeds: The year that passed and the year to come.
Narrated by Imam Muslim according to Abi Qutada, May Allah bless him, ...
Are Muslim women oppressed?
Among the many topics of interest to non-Muslims, the status of Muslim women and the theme of their rights -- or rather, the perceived lack of them - seems to be foremost. The media's portrayal of Muslim women, usually outlining their "oppression and mystery" seems ...
April Fool
Praise be to Allaah, we praise Him and seek His help and forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allaah from the evil of our own selves and from our evil deeds. Whomsoever Allaah guides, none can lead astray, and whomsoever He sends astray, none can guide.
Lying is an evil characteristic, which all ...
25 Advisory opinions (fatwa) for women in Ramadan
Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and peace and blessings
be upon his prophets and messengers, our prophet Mohammed, his
family and companions.
After that;
This is an assortment of
legitimate religious Muslim advisory opinions related to fasting
and we ask Allah that they would be ...
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